Rolling Off the Arm

Jive Rolling Off the Arm

Rolling Off the Arm is a Silver Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps,
including timing, movement, a
list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos
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practice routines that include it.

Leader

R arm to R side to lead Lady into crook of R arm, R hand at Lady's waist level.

6 7

QQ

2 walks fwd in RSP, RL

1/2 to R over step 6 and 7

At end of step 7, give a slight pull with R hand and start to circle R hand clockwise to roll Lady out of arm.
Another option: Man can place RF behind LF (Cuban Cross) on step 6, then step to side LF on step 7.

8-10

QaQ

Fwd chasse RLR. End in Open Position with R to L hand hold.

1/8 to R over step 7 and 8

Continue to circle R hand clockwise, then extend arm to Open Position, leading Lady back.
An additional turn 1/8 to R can be made over steps 8-10.

LF diag back to chasse LRL, to end LF back in Open Position with L to R hand hold.

An additional turn 1/8 to R can be made over steps 8-10.

Notes:

.Double hand hold:

Turn lady under raised L arm over step 3 and 4, lowering arm to waist level in front of bodies on step 5, releasing L to R hand hold at end of step 7.

Right to Right hand hold - get to this hand hold at end of previous figure

Spin ending when danced with R to R hand hold:

Man: At end of 7, riase R hand above Lady's R shoulder and circle it quickly in a clockwise direction. Over steps 8-10, continue to circle R hand clockwise, then lower arm to lead lady back at the end of her turn.

Lady: Spin approx. 1 1/8 to R on RF underarm towards end of step 7. 8-10 side and slightly back to chasse LRL, turning 1/2 to R to end LF back in Open Position.